some info on the vortex: <BR> <BR>The "Vortex" is a discontinued digital effects processor from Lexikon which some people highly appreciate. It can generate echo &#40;loops&#41;, phase, flange, chorus, tremelo, pan and vibrato in different combinatons. The most outstanding feature is that you can morph seamlessly between 2 complete set of parameters using a foot pedal. This way extraordinary effects sounds can be generated. The programming of the module seems to pretty complicated though.. <BR>More Info can be found at Andy Butler's Vortex page: <BR><A HREF="http://members.aol.com/soundfnr/vortex.htm" TARGET="_top">http://members.aol.com/soundfnr/vortex.htm</A> <BR> <BR>peace <BR>The Interruptor

once youve read the manual and the notes available at andy butlers site , its not so difficult to program, but you really need an expression pedal and a momentary footswitch and a latching footswitch in order to control it entirely hands free. unlike some other digital delays , theres no messing about with milliseconds and calculators , you like a patch , want to get the echos in time with the music? you can tap the tempo on the footswitch and it will work it out automatically !